FM Dennis Monokroussos takes an alphabetic tour through the chess openings. Along the way he presents critical mainstream openings as well as interesting "trappy" lines. His presentation is fun, topical and guarantees a better understanding of the opening. Get high rewards from your openings by following this series!

Part 2 on the Tarrasch Defence. Disasters for Black - fundamental pitfalls that should be avoided in this opening. Learn how to counter the strategies employed by White players not following the main lines.

FM Dennis Monokroussos takes an alphabetic tour through the chess openings. Along the way he presents critical mainstream openings as well as interesting "trappy" lines. His presentation is fun, topical and guarantees a better understanding of the opening. Get high rewards from your openings by following this series!

This video introduces the Tarrasch Defence in the Queen's Gambit as an opening for Black. The Tarrasch can be used as a defence against a wide variety of non 1.e4 openings. This video gives an overview of the line and how it can arise from different openings.

FM Dennis Monokroussos takes an alphabetic tour through the chess openings. Along the way he presents critical mainstream openings as well as interesting "trappy" lines. His presentation is fun, topical and guarantees a better understanding of the opening. Get high rewards from your openings by following this series!

This video continues the look at the Seville variation against the Grunfeld Defence. The best theoretical response from Black's point of view is discussed. If you use the Grunfeld Defence you definitely don't want to miss this.

FM Dennis Monokroussos takes an alphabetic tour through the chess openings. Along the way he presents critical mainstream openings as well as interesting "trappy" lines. His presentation is fun, topical and guarantees a better understanding of the opening. Get high rewards from your openings by following this series!

This video wraps up coverage of the Meran variation in the Semi-Slav. It looks at the main line with 8.Bd3 and explores the ideas for both sides. Essential knowledge to play this line with White or Black.

FM Dennis Monokroussos takes an alphabetic tour through the chess openings. Along the way he presents critical mainstream openings as well as interesting "trappy" lines. His presentation is fun, topical and guarantees a better understanding of the opening. Get high rewards from your openings by following this series!

This video continues the examination of the Meran variation. It looks at the less popular, but important, 8th move alternatives 8.Bb3 and 8.Be2 for White. Get the knowledge you need to play this exciting opening today.